Average CPI in first 6 months of 2021 increases to lowest level in 5 years

01/07/2021 12:20

(BNP) - According to information from the Office of Statistics, the average Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the first 6 months of 2021 increased 0.76% year-on-year, the lowest since 2017.

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7 among 11 groups increased, of which, housing and construction materials increased 3.45%, while some groups decreased and affected to the CPI in the first 6 months, including food services; beverages and tobacco; post and telecommunication; culture, entertainment and tourism.